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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

    Emma Grange

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Kids will join the LEGO® Star Wars® minifigures in the exciting climactic story of Star Wars: Episode VI in DK Readers: LEGO® Star Wars®: Return of the Jedi. Retold for young readers, this Level 3 Reader features everyone's favorite LEGO® sets and minifigures. Join Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia in their battles with the villainous Darth Vader as he attempts to end the rebellion with the powerful Death Star.
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  • DK Readers L1: All About Bats: Explore the World of Bats!

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 10, 2017)
    Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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  • DK Readers L1: The LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE : Shark Attack!

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    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Prepare for Battle with Garmadon's shark army!Meet Lord Garmadon. He is the baddest villain in Ninjago City. Learn about his shark army and their wicked weapons and discover Garmadon's evil plans. Can the ninja defeat them?Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & The LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. 2017 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
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  • DK Readers L0: Garden Friends

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    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2010)
    Children just learning to read will love exploring the garden in this book. Meet creepy crawly friends that live in the dirt. Who would’ve guessed there were so many different critters surviving down there? Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L1: Star Wars: Tatooine Adventures

    Clare Hibbert

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 17, 2011)
    Star Wars: Tatooine Adventures introduces young readers to the hostile desert planet of Tatooine. With simple sentences and a picture glossary, children will learn how Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Jawas, Sand People, and Jabba the Hutt survive on their planet of Tattoine.
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  • DK Readers L2: Amazing Bees: Buzzing with Bee Facts!

    Sue Unstead

    Paperback (DK Children, July 12, 2016)
    Learn everything there is know about bees in Amazing Bees! From buzzing to different flowers to being a vital part of the earth's ecosystem, bees are very busy creatures.Discover what makes bees so special and find out how we can help them in Amazing Bees.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Lexile measure: 720 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: MTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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  • DK Readers L4: Snow Dogs!: Racers of the North

    Ian Whitelaw

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Advanced young readers can embark on the world of dogsled racing in this exciting book. Do you have what it takes to be the leader of the pack? Join the "mushers" as they brave snow and ice. Learn the history of this fascinating sport and meet tons of brave dogs! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja, Go!: Get Ready for Ninja Action!

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    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    Join the brave ninja on a reading adventure!Master Chen has built an army of snakes. Zane is in trouble. The ninja, Cole, Kai, Lloyd, and Jay must rescue him! There is no time to lose. Ninja, go!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2015 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Friends Perfect Pets

    Lisa Stock

    Paperback (DK Children, April 21, 2014)
    Go on a reading adventure with the LEGO® Friends and their pets!Emma, Mia, Stephanie, Olivia, and Andrea have all kinds of pets. Meet the girls' puppies, cats, horses, birds, and bunnies. Find out what it takes to look after a pet. Learn how fun it can be!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2014 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman's Missions: Can Batman and Robin Save Gotham City?

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    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2015)
    Join Batman™ as he fights crime in Gotham City and beyond!Learn how Batman and Robin train to take on their enemies. Go on epic missions. Follow Batman under the sea and out of this world!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2014 The LEGO Group. Copyright © 2014 DC Comics.
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  • DK Readers L1: LEGO® Women of NASA: Space Heroes

    Hannah Dolan

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Meet four fantastic women from NASA!Learn about two of the first female astronauts to fly to space. Discover how a computer scientist sent a spacecraft to the moon. Be inspired to become a future space hero!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 1 Reader - just right for children who are learning to read. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2018 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vader: Discover the Secrets from Darth Vader's Past!

    Catherine Saunders, Tori Kosara

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 1, 2015)
    With a fresh new look and added content, DK Reader Level 3: Star Wars®: The Story of Darth Vader follows the life of one of the greatest villains as he rises to power.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.© & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD.
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